Latest from Fiordland National Park
Milford's delight for the senses
For 125 years the Milford Track has been one of our toughest walks. Venetia Sherson finds it's even tougher for the blind.
New company forming to build Haast-Milford road
Former Westland mayor Durham Havill says he is forming a new private company to build a "class one highway" from Haast to Milford Sound via the Hollyford Valley.
Monorail support, but decision not made - Smith
The controversial monorail proposal linking Queenstown to Te Anau Downs and subsequently Milford Sound could soon be approved.
Monorail opponents gather signatures
Backers of the $170 million Fiordland monorail say the plan has public support - but a petition opposing the scheme has collected almost 20,000 signatures.
New Zealand: Ice-age odyssey
A week-long cruise shows John Roughan why Fiordland's wilderness has never been tamed.
Fiordland: Where history speaks
John Roughan gains a deeper understanding of how Cook first saw New Zealand.
Fiordland: Now and then
Justine Tyerman delves into the history of a grand old house in Manapouri, Fiordland.
Fiordland: Sounds fabulous
Deep in the heart of Fiordland National Park, Justine Tyerman explores a lake, an underground power station, an alpine pass and a sound - or fiord.
Quest for Mt Tolkien name
A Southland man is confident in his bid to rename a Fiordland mountain after a popular author.
Tramping on the Fiordland coast
A five-day tramp on the West Coast gave Herald photographer Greg Bowker a chance to capture some wild beauty.
The Hollyford Track: Land of ripping yarns
Pamela Wade discovers Kiwi colonial heroes on the Hollyford Track.
Milford Track: Mountain high
Pamela Wade zigzags her way around Milford Track's textured bush, bright prairies and breathtaking views.
Missing man 'lived for fishing'
A man whose 60-year-old son drowned at sea said he `lived for fishing'' and was happiest whenever he was out on the ocean.
Dive on missing boat wreckage
Later today a decision will be made whether to send divers down to look at a fishing vessel, believed to be the boat that disappeared off the Fiordland coast on Saturday with two onboard.
Hopes fading fast for fishing pair
Hopes are quickly fading for a fishing boat skipper and his teenage crewman missing at sea off the South Island's West Coast since Saturday.
Search for missing vessel to resume
Search teams will be back out this morning looking for a fishing vessel which is missing off the coast of Fiordland.
Men missing after capsize
A massive search was due to resume this morning for two fishermen whose boat capsized near Fiordland.
Low-fly chopper video investigated
A helicopter company may be investigated after it posted a video on YouTube which appeared to show helicopters flying low in the South Island wilderness.
Te Anau: Sounds and looks 'magnifico'
Beautiful mountains and lakes make Kiwi roadtrip a classic, writes Josie Dale.
Debate: Fighting over Fiordland
Tourism developers want to put a monorail into Fiordland, shortening the journey from Queenstown. Bob Robertson defends his scheme, and Dianne Blumhardt urges the Government to turn it down.
Pioneers of Fiordland
Dedicated pioneers created Fiordland's colourful heritage in a hostile environment, writes Paul Rush.
Fiordland: Riding the horizontal waterfall
Paul Rush takes a time travel journey through Fiordland's twilight zone.
Jet boating on the Wairaurahiri River, Southland
The 27-kilometre jet boat ride from Lake Hauroko to Foveaux Strait offers passengers views of some spectacular Fiordland National Park landscapes.